How do I know if I have heart or cardiovascular disease? Are there any tests?

Heart disease can often have no symptoms, which is why it is called a "silent" killer. But, there are some symptoms that can alert you to a possible problem. Chest or arm discomfort, esp... >>>

How much difference can diet and exercise really make on the health of my heart and cardiovascular system?

Having a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet and getting regular exercise are excellent health habits for all women to have. These good health habits will lower blood pressure and ke... >>>

What increases my chances for getting heart and cardiovascular disease?

Many things can put a woman at risk for heart and cardiovascular disease. The more risk factors (or things that increase risk) a woman has, the greater the chance that she will develop h... >>>

Heart Health and Cardiovascular Health - What You Need To Know To Maintain a Healthy Heart
While often thought of as the same thing, heart and cardiovascular disease are different, involving different parts of your body.

· Heart disease refers only to diseases of ... >>>

Fasting Hypoglycemia

Diagnosis
Fasting hypoglycemia is diagnosed from a blood sample that shows a blood glucose level of less than 50 mg/dL after an overnight fast, between meals, or after exercise.

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Blood Sugar Control Treatment

If you think your blood glucose is too low, use a blood glucose meter to check your level. If it is 70 mg/dL or below, have one of these "quick fix" foods right away to raise your blood glucose: >>>

Causes of Hypoglycemia

In people taking certain blood-glucose lowering medications, blood glucose can fall too low for a number of reasons:

• meals or snacks that are too small, delayed, or skipped
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Blood Sugar Control

Blood Sugar Information

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